Support volunteers needed by Aultman Hospice

Staff report

Monday

Aug 22, 2016 at 5:00 PM

CANTON Aultman Hospice is seeking volunteers to help support to patients going through the final stages of life. Training is provided.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Required training will be held at the Aultman Women’s Board Compassionate Care Center, located on the Aultman Woodlawn campus at 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW in Jackson Township.

The greatest volunteer need is for direct support and vigil support. Direct support volunteers provide hands-on, non-nursing support to patients and provide caregivers with a few hours of respite time weekly in the patient’s home or extended care facility. Volunteers provide emotional support, active listening, conversation, assist with life review and engage in activities the patient is able to enjoy, such as playing cards, reading aloud or playing music. Vigil support volunteers sit bedside with patients in the Compassionate Care Center, nursing facility or home when the patient is nearing the last hours of life.

The same training is required for both positions and attendance at all three training sessions is required. Training will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Sept. 28 and Sept. 30.

For more details or to to register for training, call 330-479-2370 or email detailed contact information to Aultman Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Mia Campbell at mia.campbell@aultman.com.

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